Dennis Martell has been named director of professional relations and network development at Altus Dental. more

Nicole M. Sheusi has been named director of marketing at Tockwotton on the Waterfront. more

Nicholas R. DeRosa has rejoined Webster Bank as vice president, business and professional banking, after spending eight years as a commercial banker in the small mutual-bank arena. more

Kate Anderson has been named deputy director of development at Rhode Island Public Radio. more

James Sanzi has been named vice president of development at The Rhode Island Foundation. more

Elizabeth Jackson has been named chief marketing officer at Summer Infant. more

Thomas Vignali has been named general manager of Davitt Design Build Inc. In his new role, he is responsible for overseeing the operations of the company and its affiliates, developing new clients and maintaining relationships with former clients. more

David Splaine, a real estate professional with RE/Max Professionals, East Greenwich, recently earned the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation, which recognizes Splaine’s experience, knowledge and expertise in the luxury home market. Splaine, who has worked in real estate since 2002, specializes in the Kent County and North Kingstown markets. In addition to being a certified luxury home marketing specialist, he is also a certified residential specialist, certified investor property specialist and accredited buyer representative. Splaine holds a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration from Villanova University. more

Lars Trodson has been named editor of The Block Island Times. more

Denise de Hertogh has been promoted to director of corporate compliance and risk management at Visiting Nurse Home Care. more